23 Nov 2021
Commissural alignment for TAVI
This programme has been made available thanks to the in-kind support of Abbott, Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, Mentice and Simulands
Anchorperson:
P. Gatto
Physician trainers:
N. Piazza, F. Maisano
Summary
In this PCR London Valves 2021 session shot in the simulation lab, learn tips and tricks for achieving commissural alignment, review the strategy for improving TAVR outcomes, and discuss how to get the right imaging, the right tools, and the right patients.
Learning Objectives
- To appreciate the anatomical relationship between the coronary ostia and commissures for optimal TAVI deployment
- To fully understand the TAVI imaging requirements for optimal commissural alignment
- To learn how to achieve commissural alignment with different TAVI devices using the help of patient-specific simulators
